SEND TEACHER (EYFS/KS1)
The Cedars Academy, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6QDThis job expired on 15 October 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
15 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 October 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): Full time (per STPCD, directed time 1265 hours per year)
Contract type
- Fixed term - 18 Months
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
SEN Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience of working with children with additional needs in an educational setting
Knowledge of strategies to support pupils with SEND, including autism, communication difficulties and social, emotional or behavioural needs
Ability to design and deliver an engaging, inclusive curriculum for pupils with complex needs
Strong knowledge of EYFS and/or KS1 curriculum, with flexibility to adapt to learners’ developmental stages
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, parents and external professionals
Organised, reflective and motivated to continue professional learning
Empathy, creativity and a genuine passion for inclusive education
What the school offers its staff
A warm, welcoming and inclusive school community where every child is valued and celebrated
Bespoke CPD opportunities, including access to our research-informed professional development programme
Mentoring and support from experienced colleagues and leaders
Opportunities to work collaboratively with specialist staff, therapists and external agencies
A supportive culture where staff wellbeing is prioritised and professional growth is encouraged
Modern resources and access to assistive technology to enhance teaching and learning
Clear systems for communication, assessment and safeguarding
The chance to be part of a growing school that is ambitious for its pupils and staff
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
All staff and trustees are committed to our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children at Cedars Academy. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support and protection. Our safeguarding procedures apply to all staff volunteers, visitors and trustees and are consistent with those of the Gateshead Safeguarding Children Partnership.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Cedars Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 243 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Cedars Academy website
- Email address
- michelle.oreilly@cedarstrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01914874595
Cedars Low Fell and Cedars High Heworth are part of Cedars Academy Trust. We educate children with complex needs from EYFS to Year 9 at our school in Low Fell and young people with complex needs in Key Stages 3 - 5 at High Heworth, Gateshead.
Arranging a visit to The Cedars Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email michelle.oreilly@cedarstrust.org.uk.
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